US Bridges

Spncrvle - 2nd ST over M&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.13 MI E of Mulberry RD · Structure no. 0251879

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,073
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spncrvle - 2nd ST over M&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spncrvle - 2nd ST over M&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,073 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,265 by 2020. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpncrvle - 2nd ST
CrossesM&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen
Location0.13 MI E of Mulberry RD
RouteCity Street M0739
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70658, -84.35537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,073 (2000)
Projected traffic4,265 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spncrvle - 2nd ST over M&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spncrvle - 2nd ST over M&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Spncrvle - 2nd ST over M&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen carry?

About 3,073 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spncrvle - 2nd ST over M&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spncrvle - 2nd ST over M&e Canal - 2nd ST -Spen?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.